Led by Meade High School’s Top Magnet School of Excellence Honor, six county schools have earned national awards of merit from Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.
Meade, which hosts one of three International Baccalaureate high school programs in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, is the only one in Maryland and one of about six dozen across the nation to earn MSA’s top honor. Glen Burnie High School, which hosts the county’s lone Biomedical Allied Health magnet program, earned a Magnet School of Excellence award.
Four schools – Annapolis and Broadneck high schools, Wiley H. Bates Middle School, and the Center of Applied Technology South – earned Magnet School of Distinction honors. Annapolis, Broadneck and Wiley H. Bates each host portions of the Apex Arts Magnet Program. CAT-South earned the award for its “Turning Passions into Professions” theme.
To read more about the awards, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2689973.
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Congratulations to our 8th grade student Ashton who won the Mo Gabba Award for Perseverance this school year! We are so proud of you! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
8th Grade Riverhawks students had a great day in NYC!! #ParkPRIDE #BelongGrowSucceed #TheOutsiders
3 months ago, SPMS
Congratulations to Mailen for winning the Mo Gaba Positivity & Perseverance Award! Your resilience, kindness, and joyful spirit inspire us all. 🌟 #MoStrong
@AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
Five high school students from across Anne Arundel County have advanced as semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) selection process. To learn more about the semifinalists, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2679174. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Thanks to the Anne Arundel County Council for taking time at its meeting Monday night to recognize nine members of our #AACPSFamily and their teams for earning state or national awards. They are:
• Dr. Ryan Durr, Meade High School, Maryland High School Principal of the Year
• Lyndsay Heurbin, Arundel County School, Maryland High School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Andrea Cannady, Northeast Middle School, Maryland Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Rachel Kennelly, Severn Run High School, Maryland Music Educators Association Award of Excellence
• Danielle Crankfield, Crofton High School, National School Counselor of the Year
• Katy Kelley, Broadneck High School, National Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• Dr. Christa Kulp, Virtual Academy, Maryland School Psychologist of the Year
• Mary Jo Childs, Director of Purchasing, National Procurement Institute Award of Excellence
• Not pictured is Jamie Miller, Broadneck Elementary School Maryland Music Educators Association Award of Excellence
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Shoutout to our Operations Staff! While the snow kept us home last week, they were shoveling and salting! IB Design students spent their virtual day creating thank-you cards to show our appreciation. It’s all about that IB principle of Caring! #aacpsawesome #belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Inquiry in Action: 6th Grade IB Design Students investigated the global issue of food deserts through a local lens. They designed nutritional food trucks aimed at providing equitable access to healthy meals for all. #ibworldschool #AACPS awesome #belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, MacArthur Middle School
Please welcome Mr. Nilsson to Central Middle School! Mr. Nilsson will serve as the administrator to students in the 7th grade. Welcome!!
3 months ago, MELISSA PFISTERER
Thank you South County Café for recognizing our custodians for all of their hardwork and tirelessly to ensure that our building is safe and ready for our students, staff, and families! We appreciate you!
3 months ago, Tracey's Elementary
Thank you to our Building Services team for all of your hard work this week! #Belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Thank you Mr. Powell, Ms. Quinn, and Mr. Kitt for all of their hard work getting our school clear of the snow and ice. @AACountySchools #BelongGrowSucceed
3 months ago, George Cromwell Elementary School
Congratulations to Crofton High School's Danielle Crankfield, who was honored as teh American School Counselor Association’s National Counselor of the Year at the group's banquet last night! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
AACPS IB school-based coordinators and lead teachers came together recently to strengthen their understanding of different questioning routines in order to build deeper understanding among their IB students. It was a powerful day as these talented adults became both learner and then teacher as they shared new understandings with one another! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory
3 months ago, AACPS
Tonight's homework assignment! This is a continuation of our PYP holiday card campaign. #Belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
Thank you to Dr. Bedell for visiting Waugh Chapel on Friday! #Belonggrowsucceed
3 months ago, Waugh Chapel Elementary
In celebration of Mo Gaba Day, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Mo Gaba Positivity and Perseverance Awards, honoring students who embody the resilience, kindness, and joy that defined Mo’s remarkable life. To read more about the winners and see a complete list of the more than 80 nominees, go to the AACPS News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2649607.
3 months ago, AACPS
🎉🧠✨ Big applause for Ms. Garcia’s amazing scholars! ✨🧠🎉
Shoutout to the students who stepped up, spoke out, and thought deep during our Socratic Seminar! 🙌💬 Your insightful questions, respectful dialogue, and confident voices showed true academic excellence. 📚🌟
https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DT3ZpC-ghRA/ @aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #dragonstrong #pertenecercrecertriunfar
3 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
📚✨ Dragons Learning in Action! ✨📚🐲
Students in Mr. Thomas’ Advanced Language Arts class are creating a book project based on their chosen novel. Students had the option to design a “Book in a Bag” report or create a Digital Scrapbook to showcase their understanding of the text.
https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/p/DT0WiD5DpnX/3 months ago, Annapolis Middle School
